Supply Chain Cutover Readiness Analyst

G-TECH Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental benefits

Flexible/remote work

Growth opportunities

401K program

Competitive pay

Job summary

G-Tech is seeking a Business Cutover & Change Readiness Analyst to standardize SAP/Ariba procurement and lead the business readiness for go-live. You will partner with IT, Finance, MP&L, and Learning & Development to translate changes into practical actions for buyers and suppliers.

You will develop cutover plans, support CRPs, and create communications, training aids, and leadership materials. Strong collaboration across regions is essential.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in supply chain, including hands-on experience as a buyer (production, program, commodity, or indirect).
• Experience in ERP or system implementation, change management, cutover, or business readiness.
• Ability to understand technical or system changes and explain what they mean for business users.
• Strong written communication skills and experience creating communications, training materials, and leadership presentations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced launch environment.
• Ability to work with global, cross-functional teams, including IT, Finance, and Learning & Development.
• Knowledge of AI and automation and how they can improve business processes and communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan the business side of cutover.
• Develop and maintain the business cutover plan, including tasks, owners, checkpoints, and contingency steps for buyers and supplier-facing teams.
• Participate in mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, and go-live activities, and track issues to resolution.
• Identify risks and business impacts early, and elevate them with clear recommendations.
• Create supply chain communications for cutover and launch events, including advisories, service interruption notices, FAQs, and what-to-expect guides.
• Plan communications by audience and timing, covering buyers, leaders, and suppliers across regions.
• Support training by helping to develop job aids, quick-reference guides, and sessions that match the cutover timeline.
• Support hypercare by tracking questions and issues, and turning trends into guidance and quick fixes.
• Build presentations and status updates for leadership on readiness, risks, adoption, and cutover progress.
• Develop readiness scorecards and metrics covering training, communications, and user confidence.
• Represent the business in governance, readiness reviews, and cross-functional forums.
• Support additional launch and change priorities as the program evolves.

Skills

SAP ERP

Supply Chain

Buyer

Artificial Intelligence

Expert Systems

Process Improvement

Transition Support

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

** Business Cutover & Change Readiness Analyst**

In this position our client’s Integrated ERP (I-ERP) program is standardizing global procurement on SAP and Ariba, changing how buyers and suppliers manage sourcing, purchasing, and supplier onboarding. As the business voice of the cutover, you will work with IT, Finance, MP&L, Learning & Development, and other cross‑functional teams to understand what each cutover activity means for the supply chain community, and then prepare buyers and suppliers for it. This is a business role, not an IT role. You will help develop the business cutover plan, take part in Conference Room Pilots (CRPs) and other launch readiness activities, and turn what you learn into communications, training support, and leadership presentations. This role is ideal for a supply chain professional with hands‑on buying experience who can translate technical change into practical impacts for the people doing the work.

What you'll do:

Plan the business side of cutover

• Work with IT, Finance, MP&L, and program teams to understand cutover activities, timelines, dependencies, and system freeze periods.
• Help develop and maintain the business cutover plan, including tasks, owners, checkpoints, and contingency steps for buyers and supplier‑facing teams.
• Participate in mock cutovers, dress rehearsals, and go‑live activities, and track issues to resolution.
• Identify risks and business impacts early, and elevate them with clear recommendations.

Understand and explain the impact

• Assess what each release and cutover means for buyers, supply chain teams, and suppliers, using first‑hand knowledge of buying workflows.
• Work with cross‑functional teams to map process, role, and system changes to the people affected.
• Participate in CRPs and related launch activities, gather user feedback, and share findings with the program team.
• Support readiness assessments, go/no‑go criteria, and recommendations.

Communicate and prepare users

• Create supply chain communications for cutover and launch events, including advisories, service interruption notices, FAQs, and what‑to‑expect guides.
• Plan communications by audience and timing, covering buyers, leaders, and suppliers across regions.
• Support training by helping to develop job aids, quick‑reference guides, and sessions that match the cutover timeline.
• Support hypercare by tracking questions and issues, and turning trends into guidance and quick fixes.

Inform and align leadership

• Build presentations and status updates for leadership on readiness, risks, adoption, and cutover progress.
• Develop readiness scorecards and metrics covering training, communications, and user confidence.
• Represent the business in governance, readiness reviews, and cross‑functional forums.
• Support additional launch and change priorities as the program evolves.

Skills Required:

• SAP ERP, Supply Chain, Buyer, Artificial Intelligence & Expert Systems, Process Improvement, Transition Support

Experience Required:

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, Communications, or a related field.
• Three or more years of experience in supply chain, including hands‑on experience as a buyer (production, program, commodity, or indirect) and a solid understanding of the purchasing process.
• Experience in ERP or system implementation, change management, cutover, or business readiness, or a strong interest in these areas.
• Ability to understand technical or system changes and explain what they mean for business users.
• Strong written communication skills and experience creating communications, training materials, and leadership presentations.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced launch environment.
• Ability to work with global, cross‑functional teams, including IT, Finance, and Learning & Development.
• Knowledge of AI and automation and how they can improve business processes and communications.

What success looks like:

• Buyers and suppliers know what is changing, when, and what to do before, during, and after each cutover.
• Business cutover plans are clear, owned, and aligned with IT and the program team.
• Launches proceed with minimal business disruption and a smooth hypercare period.
• Communications and training are accurate, timely, and reach the right audiences.
• Leaders have clear visibility into readiness, risks, and go/no‑go decisions.

Experience Preferred:

• Experience with SAP, Ariba, or other enterprise procurement systems.
• Experience in UAT, CRPs, mock cutovers, hypercare, or go/no‑go readiness.
• Experience with readiness assessments, adoption metrics, or Power BI.
• Prosci, CCMP, Agile, SAFe, or similar certification.
• Experience with supplier communications or supplier enablement.

Education Required:

• Bachelor's Degree

Education Preferred:

• Master's Degree

Additional Information :

Onsite Position

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech? G-Tech is a woman‑owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech? G-Tech is a woman‑owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay.

G-Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.